J-W Operating Company - Sand Hills Gas Extraction Facility, Craig, Colorado

J-W Operating Company - Sand Hills is a gas extraction facility located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 29.4 miles north of Craig. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211111, which covers crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. It is situated in the Rocky Mountain region, an area with significant natural gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. Gas extraction facilities in Colorado typically involve wellheads, gathering lines, and processing equipment to separate natural gas from other hydrocarbons and impurities. The scale of operations at Sand Hills is consistent with regional gas fields in the Piceance Basin. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and supports the regional gas infrastructure network. Its location in a rural area of Moffat County reduces proximity to dense populations, though it may be subject to seismic and climate hazards typical of the Rocky Mountain region. The facility plays a role in meeting downstream demand for natural gas in the United States.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, given the rural setting. The area experiences moderate seismic activity and is subject to winter storms and drought, which can affect operational safety and infrastructure integrity.